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"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Second term turmoil: Be mindful of history
The 2024 election victory of President Donald Trump by a majority of the Electoral College votes and a narrow plurality of votes cast at the polls understandably has been a source of great political satisfaction for his partisan base, and for his now captive Republican Party. The committed core of the president’s fervent support has experienced nothing short of jubilation, given the highly confrontational and contentious approach of this leader, especially on social and affirmative action, and immigration issues.
Minister's Corner: The blessing of Life; belonging to God in a broken world
My wife and I have a new nephew! Just this week we celebrated his first month. As you would expect, he is perfect.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon
Lady Wildcat golf team places eighth in Carl Albert Invitational
MIDWEST CITY – Larron Morris fired a career-best 85 for 10th place individually as the Bethel Lady Wildcat golf squad took eighth place in the team standings at Carl Albert Lady Titans Invitational at the John Conrad Course. There were 73 individuals competing as 16 teams (from Classes 3A-6A) participated.
Asher captures Class B district baseball championship
ASHER – Erick Cole tossed a three-hitter over five innings and Beau Willis hit a home run Wednesday as the Asher Indians shut out Strother 8-0 to capture a Class B district championship.
Smishing text scam for turnpike tolls escalates
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week.
Relay for Life set Saturday
Relay for Life-Pottawatomie County is gearing up for its annual event.
A Greater Judge
The lord of the pond,
Chandler wins 3-of-4 for 5A district championship
CHANDLER – The Chandler Lady Lions won three of four games in securing a Class 5A Slow-Pitch Softball District on Tuesday.